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C180 KOMP. AVANTGARDE SE · Blue

PK53 FCN
MERCEDES PK53 FCN
MOTExpired
MOT due4 Sep 2024
First reg30 Sep 2003
Mileage118,654 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 15 September 2025.

FAILED · 26 Sep 2024
Test date26 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number820999041008
Mileage118,654 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
PASSED · 2 Sep 2023
Test date2 Sep 2023
Expiry4 Sep 2024
Test number141852630477
Mileage113,084 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Aug 2022
Test date27 Aug 2022
Expiry4 Sep 2023
Test number334011065474
Mileage110,128 mi
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front bottom ball joint and dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Aug 2021
Test date28 Aug 2021
Expiry4 Sep 2022
Test number882813431488
Mileage107,412 mi
AdvisoryEmissions near the limit
PASSED · 5 Sep 2020
Test date5 Sep 2020
Expiry4 Sep 2021
Test number244466112590
Mileage104,221 mi
AdvisoryEmissions near the limit
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Foot brake low
PASSED · 22 Jun 2019
Test date22 Jun 2019
Expiry22 Dec 2020
Test number390895599784
Mileage101,254 mi
FAILED · 22 Jun 2019
Test date22 Jun 2019
Expiry
Test number684044395058
Mileage101,254 mi
PrsFront Exhaust system insecure Mounts snapped (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 16 Jun 2018
Test date16 Jun 2018
Expiry22 Jun 2019
Test number585451627803
Mileage97,904 mi
PASSED · 23 Jun 2017
Test date23 Jun 2017
Expiry22 Jun 2018
Test number418410278308
Mileage95,162 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
FAILED · 22 Jun 2017
Test date22 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number470018719128
Mileage95,162 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
FailOffside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner rack end bent
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
PASSED · 11 Mar 2016
Test date11 Mar 2016
Expiry10 Mar 2017
Test number587350999348
Mileage94,127 mi
PASSED · 1 Aug 2014
Test date1 Aug 2014
Expiry16 Aug 2015
Test number357223814258
Mileage94,681 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredoffside front tyre as damage on side wall
PASSED · 5 Aug 2013
Test date5 Aug 2013
Expiry16 Aug 2014
Test number956857213235
Mileage87,438 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 17 Aug 2012
Test date17 Aug 2012
Expiry16 Aug 2013
Test number917300232287
Mileage79,471 mi
FAILED · 3 Aug 2012
Test date3 Aug 2012
Expiry
Test number828726112223
Mileage79,444 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 25 Jul 2011
Test date25 Jul 2011
Expiry24 Jul 2012
Test number409906001214
Mileage68,470 mi
PASSED · 13 Jan 2011
Test date13 Jan 2011
Expiry31 Jan 2012
Test number618953411077
Mileage62,808 mi
FAILED · 12 Jan 2011
Test date12 Jan 2011
Expiry
Test number145912311405
Mileage62,808 mi
FailOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 15 Jan 2010
Test date15 Jan 2010
Expiry31 Jan 2011
Test number141525010465
Mileage51,726 mi
FAILED · 15 Jan 2010
Test date15 Jan 2010
Expiry
Test number394585710011
Mileage51,726 mi
FailOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 16 Jan 2009
Test date16 Jan 2009
Expiry31 Jan 2010
Test number540306619024
Mileage38,818 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 1 Feb 2008
Test date1 Feb 2008
Expiry31 Jan 2009
Test number484212938092
Mileage27,527 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
FAILED · 28 Jan 2008
Test date28 Jan 2008
Expiry
Test number871078028001
Mileage27,527 mi
FailFront Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FailFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 10 Aug 2007
Test date10 Aug 2007
Expiry9 Aug 2008
Test number390072627446
Mileage27,493 mi
FAILED · 6 Aug 2007
Test date6 Aug 2007
Expiry
Test number654208417218
Mileage27,461 mi
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAILED · 2 Aug 2007
Test date2 Aug 2007
Expiry
Test number983754117238
Mileage27,489 mi
FailOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)